How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Circle | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Towanda, Kansas | Independence, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,062 | 2,059 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Circle | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,454 | $12,690 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 50.9% | 71.5% |
| Local Revenue | 43.0% | 19.8% |
Circle
Federal State Local
Independence
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Circle | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 67.5% |
| African American | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 15.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.6% | 65.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Circle | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 283.3:1 | 338.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.2% | 23.4% |
School Types
Circle
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Independence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.